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Old 07-18-2008, 10:53 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: GM sharpens focus on small cars; Bringing overseas models to the U.S. key to succ

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"Bringing overseas models to the U.S. key to success"

It never has been before. The Astra is the latest Euro car to meet with yawns.

The Catera comes to mind, as well.

Opels sold with Buicks, then Opels dressed as Cadillacs, now Opels as Saturns.

Even the Vue, based on a GMDAT vehicle, isn't selling as well as the American one it replaced.
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